Number: RL32688 Title: China-Southeast Asia Relations: Trends, Issues, and Implications for the United States Authors: Bruce Vaughn, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division Abstract: This report explores what is behind this shift in China-ASEAN relations and how it may affect American interests in the region. The key policy issue for Congress is to assess how the United States should view China's expanding posture in Southeast Asia and decide what is the best way to react to this phenomenon. Pages: 37 Date: April 4, 2006